Rocio Martinez, 35, was found dead in her Apple Valley, California home on June 10, 2017. Her husband, Tom Robinson, 53, called 911 just before 10 p.m. and admitted he had shot his wife. Deputies who responded discovered Martinez deceased inside the residence on the 13300 block of Applewood Road. The couple’s four young children, ages 1, 4, 5, and 7, were present during the shooting and were unharmed; they were placed with San Bernardino County Children & Family Services.

Robinson was detained at the scene and later arrested on suspicion of murder. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center and pleaded not guilty at his initial court appearance to second-degree murder and three felony enhancements for using and discharging a firearm; bail was set at $1 million. Robinson reportedly told the dispatcher he shot Martinez because she was going after their son and he could not stop her. Martinez’s mother, described as the only remaining relative able to care for the children, has sought custody while facing immigration-related difficulties; community fundraisers have been organized to help with memorial and burial expenses.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the events leading up to it is asked to come forward.